Jealous

"He broke faith with Jehovah God," 1 Chronicles 10:13.

Who did? Saul, king of Israel. The Good Book explains this as the reason for the slaughter that the braves of Gilead saw. They witnessed the aftermath of a bloody battle, bodies strewn across the mountain. It says Saul died for his breach of faith. And what was that breach? Saul agreed to hear and obey God, to be true to God. To protect God's people. Instead, he ignored God's command. Contrary, he did not seek God's guidance. Israel's king betrayed God. And Israel. Too, he sought out guidance in sorcery. So God put him to death. God gave the kingdom to a truer man. God's love allows no sloppy, anything goes, life-denying behavior. It's a hot burning fire, jealous for his people. For the life of his people.

We visit with a brother or sister today, safe in God's exclusive, passionate love for us. And, together, we give thanks for his love that protects his children more securely than a mama bear does her cubs.